Sandesh Arora
Summary
Results-driven leader with positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality advice and guidance to clients. Proven ability to identify customer needs, resolve conflicts and build strong relationships. Possesses excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills. Well-regarded Marine Advisor highly effective at analyzing data and trends to make timely, useful and effective recommendations. Well-versed in operating in complex, dynamic environments under tight deadlines. Prepared to leverage 25 years' (++) experience to take on new position as HSSEQ Manager with Nakilat.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Fleet Operations Advisor – LNG Fleet Operation
Chevron Asia Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.
11.2020 - Current
- Managing the safety, marine operations, maintenance, commercial performance, and compliance for LNG fleet with a focus on managing and mitigating marine environmental and operational risks.
- Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration between departments to help business function smoothly.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
- Improved processes by recommending operational changes.
- Produced detailed reports outlining key issues (CII) and proposed solutions.
- Facilitated implementation of ISO 14001 standards across the LNG fleet vessels.
Regional Superintendent – LNG Marine Assurance
Chevron Asia Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Conducting Ship Shore Compatibility Studies, analyzing the entire supply chain, collating data from a range of data points to verify and approve condensate & LNG cargo carried by Chevron & other project partners via Australian terminals.
- Performing and reviewing vessel/terminal compatibility studies (both dimensional comparisons of ship/shore drawings and specifications) as well as running Optimoor Mooring Analysis using TTI Optimoor software, for 3rd party and operated vessels.
- Reviewing and implementing controls to comply with stringent environmental management procedures to operate vessels in Gorgon, a Class A nature reserve & Wheatstone (Ashburton). Ensuring compliance with these through marine operations.
- Conducting detailed SIRE inspections on various vessel types as an OCIMF accredited SIRE inspector for Oil, Chemical & Gas Ships. Conducting physical inspections, document reviews and interviews covering all aspects of marine assurance.
- Conducting TMSA audits (Tanker Management and Self-Assessment) as a lead auditor to verify operators' safety management procedures & policies for various operations to achieve high standards and improve safety and environmental management.
- Inspecting and auditing third party terminals in the Asia Pacific region, assessing terminal equipment, operations and procedures providing guidance on suitability for Chevron system business and suggesting improvements.
- Working with vessel operators as an SME and consultant to improve their marine assurance following the outcome of audits. Providing guidance and assist in setting action plans to guide them through system development and improvements systematically.
Marine Vetting Specialist - LNG Marine Assurance
Chevron Asia Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Responsible for providing marine assurance support for screening variety of vessels (Condensate / Gas ships) which are nominated to carry out of Chevron LNG terminals.
- Responsible for SIRE inspections and compatibility studies to screen and verify vessel safety and operational planning.
- Performed the duties of a LNG marine assurance superintendent aside from auditing
Clearance Specialist
Chevron Asia Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Responsible for providing marine assurance support for screening variety of vessels (Oil / Chemical / Gas ships) which are nominated to carry cargo globally for Chevron.
- Developed a mathematical solution for the new purpose-built vessel screening software “PAVIS” (Port and Vessel Information System) to objectively score vessels based on inspection inputs. This system was still being used successfully in 2021.
Designated Person (DPA) & Marine Superintendent
Executive Ship Management Pte Ltd, Singapore
12.2009 - 08.2013
- Responsible for planning and managing the marine operations for fleet of 15 vessels transporting oil, chemicals, gas and products around the world.
- Responsible for coordinating between the vessel management team and the senior leadership team to assure the safety of the crew and the environment.
- Improved operational performance and charter worthiness of vessels through knowledge sharing best practice of ship screening techniques in company seminars
Seafarer
Various
12.1996 - 12.2009
- Progressed through the ranks from Deck Cadet to Captain (Master) working on a range of vessels including LNG, LPG, VLGC, Oil, Chemical and Dry Bulk Carriers.
- As the Captain, I led operations, performance, safety at sea, leading and directing crews (up to 30). Additionally, I oversaw cargo management including loading and unloading procedures and training for junior ranks onboard.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nautical Science
Mumbai University
India04.2008
Certificate of Competency As Master (FG) STCW 95. - Nautical Science
Govt. of India
India10.2005
Skills
- Marine Assurance (LNG)
- Marine Advisor (LNG)
- TMSA Auditor (TMSA 3)
- SIRE Inspector (SIRE 20)
- Master Mariner
- Internal Auditor (ISM/ ISPS/ ISO/ MLC)
- Ship Shore Comparability (LNG / Condensate/ Optimoor)
- Leadership
- Digital Technology
- Software skills (TTI Optimoor superuser / EPSS / Advanced Excel & Office)
- Management Of Change (SME)
- HSEQ - SMS process owner
Certification
- Sustainability @ NUS Business School, Singapore l February 2023
- Introduction to Python & Pandas l April 2022
- Internal Auditor ISM-ISPS-MLC for Shipping Companies | January 2021
- Internal Auditor of an Integrated Management System acc. to ISM Code, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 for Shipping Companies | January 2021
- OPTIMOOR, Mooring Analysis Computer Program I Tension Technology International (TTI) | October 2017
- ECDIS I ECDIS Limited, Inspector's training on Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems I November 2015
- SIRE Inspector, OCIMF, Ship Inspector Training and Accreditation | Sept 2015
- ICS 100, ICS 200 & ICS 300 I Chevron Incident Command System | June 2023
- Superintendent Course, Class DNV | June 2010
- LNG Advance Course I NYK line training center, Japan I May 2007
Timeline
Sr. Fleet Operations Advisor – LNG Fleet Operation
Chevron Asia Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.
11.2020 - Current
Regional Superintendent – LNG Marine Assurance
Chevron Asia Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.
10.2018 - 10.2020
Marine Vetting Specialist - LNG Marine Assurance
Chevron Asia Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.
01.2017 - 10.2018
Clearance Specialist
Chevron Asia Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.
08.2013 - 12.2016
Designated Person (DPA) & Marine Superintendent
Executive Ship Management Pte Ltd, Singapore
12.2009 - 08.2013
Seafarer
Various
12.1996 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nautical Science
Mumbai University
Certificate of Competency As Master (FG) STCW 95. - Nautical Science
Govt. of India
- Sustainability @ NUS Business School, Singapore l February 2023
- Introduction to Python & Pandas l April 2022
- Internal Auditor ISM-ISPS-MLC for Shipping Companies | January 2021
- Internal Auditor of an Integrated Management System acc. to ISM Code, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 for Shipping Companies | January 2021
- OPTIMOOR, Mooring Analysis Computer Program I Tension Technology International (TTI) | October 2017
- ECDIS I ECDIS Limited, Inspector's training on Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems I November 2015
- SIRE Inspector, OCIMF, Ship Inspector Training and Accreditation | Sept 2015
- ICS 100, ICS 200 & ICS 300 I Chevron Incident Command System | June 2023
- Superintendent Course, Class DNV | June 2010
- LNG Advance Course I NYK line training center, Japan I May 2007
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